China slams US sanctions, accusations of hacker attacks
Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun slammed the accusations, saying at a daily news conference that China always firmly opposes and has cracked down on cyberattacks in…
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Indonesia joins BRICS as full member, Brazil says
Brazil, which holds the bloc's presidency in 2025, said the member states approved Indonesia's entry by consensus as part of an expansion push initially approved at the bloc's…
UAE pardons 220 Filipinos
The UAE traditionally grants pardons on its National Day celebrated every December 2nd.
Philippines starts temporary hosting of 300 Afghans
Under an agreement between Washington and Manila signed in 2024, not a single peso is expected to be spent by the Filipino people as the US will provide all necessary services for…
PM Modi, US security advisor Sullivan discuss advancements in India-US Global Strategic ties
PM Modi reaffirmed his commitment to continue to deepen close cooperation between the two democracies for the benefit of the people of the two countries and for the global good.
China imposes export controls on 28 US entities
Under the new rule, Chinese companies are prohibited from exporting dual-use items to these 28 US entities. Any ongoing related export activities should be immediately halted,…
Putin apologises to Azerbaijan’s Aliyev over ‘tragic incident’ with plane in Russian airspace
Four sources with knowledge of the preliminary findings of Azerbaijan’s investigation into the disaster told Reuters on Thursday that Russian air defences had mistakenly shot it…
China, Iran vow to uphold shared interests
When Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday in Beijing, the two diplomats underscored the strength and resilience of the bilateral…
Russia is ready to enhance comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam, says ambassador
The two countries are drafting a comprehensive plan for bilateral cooperation to 2030, with a roadmap focusing on trade and investment, industry, energy, transportation,…
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong hosts Special Envoy of Palestinian President
The President says Vietnam welcomes and supports all international mediation and reconciliation efforts aimed at achieving a durable and fair peaceful solution in the Middle East.